Mistakes during child birth

Mistakes during child birth

If a Mother or baby is injured during childbirth birth due to due error or poor care by hands of a hospital, parents may be eligible to make a birth injury claim. Some examples of birth injuries to Mothers are,

Perineal tears – third and fourth degree

Wrongly performed Episiotomies

Mistakes in suturing tears or Episiotomies

Fissures

Injuries to organs from Caesarean sections or failing to recognise damage at the time

Retained swabs

Anesthetic errors

Errors in managing Pre-eclampsia.

Examples of Birth injuries to Babies;

Cerebral Palsy

Brain injuries

Fractures to the skull, legs, arm, shoulder and collarbone

Cuts and scars

Hip dysplasia.

If you or your baby has suffered as a result of either poor care during pregnancy or errors made during the birth, then Houlihan Solicitors is here to help. Taking a Medical Negligence damages action with the right team behind you can help with all the stress and worry and make life a lot easier for your family.